Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1146138
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (68/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.